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Anyone But You: The First Step in a Rom-Com Renaissance?
Anyone But You, the 2023 romantic comedy starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell has captivated hopeless romantics and comedy lovers alike, and recently surpassed 200 million dollars in global box office revenue. Anyone But You highlights the classic “enemies-to-lovers” trope that viewers cannot get enough of …
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The Role of Standardized Testing in College Admissions
In the rapidly changing landscape of college admissions, standardized tests like the SAT and ACT have undergone significant transformation, especially with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Once crucial, these tests have faced increased exploration and temporary suspension by colleges nationwide …
A Call to Action: The Prevalence of Caffeine at the Bryn Mawr School
At the Bryn Mawr School, the sweet refresh of a Celsius is what many students reach for to quench their thirst and temporarily erase the effects of inadequate sleep. Especially during first period, in each classroom, a cup of coffee most likely sits on at least one student’s desk …
The Sephora Kid Epidemic: Media and its Influence on Gen Alpha
In the last few months, the hashtag #SephoraKids has taken TikTok by storm. Posts complaining about kids—often under the age of twelve—buying what most dermatologists deem unnecessary products for their age and being rude to employees and fellow customers alike have garnered a great deal of attention. This raises the question: Who is to blame for the “Sephora kid” epidemic? …
Bryn Mawr Varsity Squash’s Road to Nationals
The 2023-2024 Bryn Mawr Varsity Squash team has made strides over the last couple of years, establishing a formidable reputation within the squash world and achieving success on the court. On February 13th, they won their third consecutive championship since the 2021-2022 season by defeating Roland Park Country School 5-2 in the IAAM A Conference Championship …
Motm: Emily Tankersley
This month, The Quill chose to highlight Ms. Tankersley for her work with the Upper School Dance Company and her role in Gym Drill. Ms. Tankersley started dancing later than most girls, only beginning to practice the art form in middle school when she joined the dance club. She immediately fell in love, and soon after, signed up for dance classes outside of school. Her favorite styles of dance included jazz and modern …
Spring Activities
With warm weather finally here, many students may be wondering how to enjoy the beautiful springtime in Baltimore City. There are plenty of things to do whether you are an explorer, outdoor enthusiast, or someone who just likes to stop and smell the roses. For the explorer, this is the perfect time to traverse the city …